Russian activist Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in prison
Moscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.
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Hostilities mount on Lebanon border as Hezbollah and Israel swap strikes
The series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.
The Syrian regime is stepping up its use of suicide drones
The Syrian government calls upon high-precision, low-cost drones to target rebel and civilian personnel and infrastructure.
UK-Houthi conflict stirs fears of escalation among Britain’s Yemenis
Some back the Houthis' attempt to take on the West and Israel over Gaza. Many also worry about a sharper escalation.
AI takes centre stage as Web Summit kicks off in Qatar
Held in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.
Russia orders halt on petrol exports
Coming amid attacks on refineries, ban is intended to avert shortages and spiking prices on the domestic market.
Biden says Israel-Hamas ‘ceasefire’ imminent: What could a deal look like?
While Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire, Netanyahu does not want to halt the war until Hamas is defeated.
Gaza faces starvation as Israel continues to block aid
Deliveries of humanitarian aid to Gaza dropped by 50 percent in February compared with January.
Hamas studying Paris truce proposals as Israel continues Gaza campaign
Palestinian group yet to comment on proposed deal, but decries international failure to get humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody
The strike in Guinea's capital Conakry comes days after the military unexpectedly dissolved the transitional government.
Taylor Swift’s father accused of assaulting photographer in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales say they are investigating the alleged incident.
Two years in, left and right united in opposing more US aid for Ukraine
With no end in sight to conflict with Russia, conservatives and progressives say 'no' to more military aid for Ukraine
Macron holds meeting in Paris to rally European support for Ukraine
French president says Ukraine's allies need to 'jump-start' their support for Kyiv as the war enters its third year.
Hungary parliament elects new president following scandal
Parliament approves appointment of Tamas Sulyok, 67, a Constitutional Court chief, to replace Katalin Novak.
Hungary ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing final obstacle to membership
Vote by Hungarian parliament ends more than 18 months of delays.
Photos: Farmers clash with police near the European Union headquarters
Farmers have been protesting for weeks across Europe against red tape and competition from cheap imports.
Hind Rajab: Were Israeli troops around where the six-year-old was killed?
Al Jazeera has analysed the final hours of a 6-year-old who begged to be rescued as Israeli tanks closed in on her.
Navalny was close to being freed from prison before his death, says ally
Maria Pevchikh says Alexey Navalny was due to be freed in exchange for a Russian FSB assassin imprisoned in Germany.
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy
Aaron Bushnell yelled 'Free Palestine!' then lit himself on fire near the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.
‘Lawfare’ on Israel’s war on Gaza reaches Germany. Will the case succeed?
Top German officials including Chancellor Scholz are being sued for allegedly 'aiding genocide'.